Kevin and Tanya Locks interview Brian and Lisa Flew about their married life. They discuss how they met, their journey as a couple, and the challenges they faced. They emphasize the importance of communication, respect, and commitment in their marriage. They also talk about the role of faith and God in their relationship. Kevin and Tanya Locks share their communication strategies and tools for a successful marriage. They emphasize the importance of active listening and understanding, using a candle exercise to ensure comprehension. They also discuss the need for boundaries and respect in communication, especially during disagreements. The couple highlights the significance of forgiveness and the role of vulnerability in seeking help and support from trusted friends. They stress the importance of intentionality and being open to change and growth in the marriage. Finally, they share their love for each other and their shared interests in music and essential oils.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:29 Moving to Dallas and Adjusting to a New Environment

06:31 Challenges and Culture Shock

09:18 Raising Children and Finding Compromise

12:14 The Secret to a Long-lasting Marriage

15:09 The Importance of God in the Marriage

18:17 Overcoming Obstacles and Communicating Expectations

31:56 The Power of Active Listening and Understanding

38:45 The Healing and Growth of Forgiveness

41:52 The Importance of Intentionality and Vulnerability

47:10 The Value of a Support System

53:10 Embracing Change and Prioritizing Love, Respect, and Service

01:02:10 BLisa Outro.mp4

Reginald and Natalia Giles share their journey of building a successful business as a couple. They own Jive Luxury Car Service, which stands for Jesus Is For Everybody. The business provides transportation services for various occasions and clients. They attribute their success to building relationships and providing exceptional service. Reginald takes care of the operational aspects of the business, while Natalia handles administrative work, marketing, and customer relations. The business started after Reginald left his job and tried various ventures before finding success with Jive. They emphasize the importance of trusting God's plan and being open to unexpected opportunities. Kevin and Tanya Locks share their journey from humble beginnings to running their own luxury transportation service, Jive. They emphasize the importance of providing a personal and engaging experience for their clients, focusing on building relationships rather than just making money. They also discuss the challenges they faced as a couple working together and how they learned to respect each other's strengths and communicate effectively. Their vision for the future includes giving back to the community through scholarships and investments. Overall, their story is inspiring and showcases the power of faith, perseverance, and teamwork.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement

01:24 Getting to Know Reginald and Natalia Giles

05:56 Challenges of Doing Business as a Couple

06:31 Starting Jive Luxury Car Service

08:04 Building Clientele and the Power of Relationships

10:19 Trusting God's Plan and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities

12:38 Roles in the Business and the Importance of Support

14:49 The Importance of Exceptional Service

16:36 Maintaining Client Relationships and Recurring Business

18:35 Reginald's Entrepreneurial Spirit and Natalia's Support

25:01 The Birth of Jive Luxury Car Service

32:03 Trusting God's Plan and Persevering Through Challenges

38:15 Providing an Experience, Not Just a Ride

40:50 Maintaining Dignity and Supporting Each Other

41:46 Growth and Support During Tough Times

47:31 Respecting Strengths and Roles in the Business

52:43 Navigating Challenges and Staying in Your Lane

56:41 Effective Communication and Approaching Each Other

01:09:34 Providing Personal and Engaging Communication

01:13:19 Giving Back to the Community

01:15:08 The Vision for the Future

Kevin and Tanya Locks share their journey of almost 30 years of marriage and the importance of having a supportive tribe. They met in high school and got married young, and have been together through the ups and downs of life. They emphasize the importance of daily commitment and choosing to stay married. They discuss the need for compromise, adjustment, and constant communication as they have grown and changed over the years. They also highlight the significance of having a tribe of like-minded friends who can provide support and guidance through different stages of life. Finding the right tribe is crucial for a successful marriage. Your tribe consists of the people you choose to do life with, who support and respect you without judgment. They are there to navigate the different seasons and phases of life with you. Having a tribe of married couples who have gone through similar experiences can provide guidance and wisdom. Your tribe becomes an extension of your family, and their support can help sustain your marriage. It's important to prioritize finding and nurturing these relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:34 The Importance of Daily Commitment in Marriage

07:34 The Power of Compromise and Adjustment

09:51 The Significance of Having a Supportive Tribe

13:05 The Role of Communication in a Strong Marriage

36:12 Conclusion and Reflections

37:57 The Importance of Finding Your Tribe in Marriage

53:48 The Support and Guidance of a Married Tribe

01:08:47 Navigating Different Seasons of Life with Your Tribe

01:12:48 Your Tribe: An Extension of Your Family

01:14:24 Prioritizing and Nurturing Your Tribe

01:14:36 JimFee Outro.mp4

Summary

David and Sheila Turner share their journey as a couple dealing with David's health challenges, including blindness and gastroparesis. They discuss how they have found strength and support through their faith in God and the love of their family. Despite the hardships they face, they remain positive and encourage others to trust in God and find joy in every situation. Kevin and Tanya Locks share their experiences of dealing with David's illness and how it has affected their family. They discuss the weight and burden of being the strength for each other and their children. They emphasize the importance of faith and trust in God during difficult times. They also talk about their nonprofit organization, By Faith Not Sight, which provides support and encouragement to those going through similar situations. The conversation ends on a lighter note, discussing their love for music and their desire to bring joy to others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests

02:18 Getting to Know David and Sheila Turner

06:22 David's Health Challenges Begin

10:47 The Connection Between Diabetes and Gastroparesis

13:43 Dealing with Blindness and Other Health Issues

21:25 Supporting Each Other Through Difficult Times

25:46 Maintaining a Positive Attitude and Trusting God's Plan

28:29 Sheila's Role as the Strength and Glue

29:03 Navigating the Burden of Illness

31:03 Putting Faith and Trust in God

34:22 Telling Their Story: Writing a Book

37:44 Finding Inspiration in Others

49:06 The Viral Video and Its Impact

53:46 Being a Light in the Community

Summary

Kevin and Tanya Locks host a conversation with James and Demi Austin Thomas, a power couple who share their story of marriage and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of evolving as individuals within a relationship and the challenges that come with it. They discuss the need for emotional safety, vulnerability, and validation in a marriage. The couple shares their experience of going on a transformative trip to Belize, which sparked a turning point in their relationship. They emphasize the importance of intentional work, communication, and self-reflection in maintaining a strong and fulfilling marriage. In this conversation, Kevin and Tanya Locks discuss the importance of communication, self-reflection, and personal growth in a marriage. They emphasize the need for couples to establish non-negotiables and deal with toxic behaviors that may have been learned from childhood. They also highlight the significance of regular heart check-ins and taking time for relationship maintenance. The couple shares their own experiences and challenges, and they stress the importance of seeking God's guidance and renewing one's heart in order to show up as a healthy version of oneself in the marriage. They also discuss their book, the 90-Day Marriage Reset Challenge, which encourages couples to take time to reset and reevaluate their relationship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Honoring the Guests

03:05 The Importance of Evolving in a Marriage

12:04 Creating Emotional Safety and Validation

26:52 Intentional Work and Communication in Marriage

36:05 Understanding and Respecting Non-Negotiables in Marriage

41:11 Establishing Non-Negotiables and Dealing with Toxic Behaviors

42:36 The Importance of Heart Check-Ins and Relationship Maintenance

44:02 Addressing Childhood Traumas and Learned Behaviors

45:24 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth in the Marriage

46:22 Seeking God's Guidance and Renewing the Heart

01:06:15 The 90-Day Marriage Reset Challenge

01:20:23 Couples Connect Outro (9).mp4

Summary

In this episode of Couples Connect, Kevin and Tanya Locks interview David and Brenda Moreno, a couple who successfully run their own businesses in the real estate industry. David is a mortgage advisor and Brenda is an interior designer. They discuss how they started their businesses and the challenges they faced as a couple working together. They emphasize the importance of communication, understanding each other's strengths, and allowing each other to take the lead in their respective areas. They also talk about how personal issues can sometimes affect their work, but they have learned to navigate through them and grow stronger as a couple. Kevin and Tanya Locks discuss the challenges of balancing their individual businesses while also maintaining a strong marriage. They talk about the frustration of work interfering with personal responsibilities and the importance of finding a balance. They also discuss their approach to building and designing cabins for short-term rentals, as well as the concept of arbitrage in the real estate industry. The couple emphasizes the need for hard work, flexibility, and treating their businesses as a long-term investment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:16 Introducing David and Brenda Moreno

06:55 Working Together as a Couple in Real Estate

10:18 Starting Their First Property Together

13:29 Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Each Other

23:29 Resolving Conflicts and Not Letting Seasons Pass

26:40 Personal Issues and Business Interactions

28:02 Balancing Business and Marriage

42:29 Overcoming Financial Barriers

52:53 Taking Time for Each Other

54:18 Treating Short-Term Rentals as a Business

56:01 Couples Connect Outro (5).mp4

In this conversation, Kevin and Tanya guests, Christopher and Rachelle Barney, discuss their journey through marriage and the ups and downs they have faced. They talk about how they met and the role that God played in bringing them together. They also share their decision to abstain from sex until marriage and the importance of honoring God in their relationship. Christopher opens up about his health struggles and the impact it had on their lives. Overall, their story is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance in marriage. Kevin shares his journey of battling kidney disease and the challenges he faced along the way. He experienced multiple health crises, including his kidneys failing and high blood pressure. Despite the difficulties, Kevin relied on prayer and faith to get through each day. His wife, Rachelle, also played a crucial role in supporting him and praying for his healing. They emphasize the importance of commitment and perseverance in marriage, especially during times of sickness and hardship. Kevin expresses gratitude for his wife and the support she provided throughout their journey.Keywordsmarriage, ups and downs, finances, mindset, journey, transparency, friendship, family, meeting, church, prayer, preparation, attraction, God's plan, abstinence, health struggles, faith, perseverance, kidney disease, health crises, high blood pressure, prayer, faith, support, commitment, perseverance, marriage, gratitude

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Couples Connect and Marriage Discussion

03:42 - Meeting and Early Years of Friendship

04:50 - How They Met and Started Dating

09:39 - Praying for a Spouse and God's Guidance

12:51 - The Journey of Dating and Attraction

21:41 - Honoring God and Abstinence Before Marriage

24:15 - Early Walk with Christ and Conviction to Obey God

28:04 - Confirmation of God's Plan and Unexpected Health Challenges

31:41 - The Onset of Sickness and the Journey Begins3

7:22 - The Diagnosis and the Decision for Dialysis

38:45 - The Decision for Treatment and the Learning Process

41:57 - The Experience of Dialysis and the Mental Struggle

44:28 - The Power of Faith and the Journey to Healing

49:40 - The Role of Prayer and Support in the Healing Journey

55:35 - The Unexpected Twist and the Power of God's Plan

01:00:50 - Couples Connect Outro (3).mp4

Kevin and Tanya Locks interview their friends Tye and Damien Threats about their marriage and blended family. Tye and Damien met online and quickly formed a connection. Damien embraced Tye's two children as his own and eventually legally adopted them. The couple shares their journey of overcoming challenges and building a strong family unit. They emphasize the importance of open communication and acceptance in a blended family. In this conversation, Kevin and Tanya Locks discuss their experiences with fertility issues, co-parenting, and communication in their marriage. They share how difficult it was for Tye to accept that she may not be able to have children and how Damien was supportive and prioritized her well-being over having biological children. They also talk about their experiences with co-parenting and the challenges they faced when one of the fathers didn't follow through. They emphasize the importance of communication in their relationship and how they have had to work on it over the years. They also discuss the impact of generational and cultural influences on communication styles.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marriage, Blended Families, and Adoption

03:12 The Journey of Meeting and Online Dating

06:22 The Significance of Father's Day and Adoption

10:20 Love, Acceptance, and Family Dynamics

22:23 The Process of Adoption and Name Change

26:10 Father's Day and the Role of a Father

29:57 Navigating Fertility Challenges and Co-Parenting

36:46 Overcoming Communication Barriers in Marriage

43:42 The Journey of Self-Improvement Within a Marriage

57:53 Couples Connect Outro (2).mp4

In this episode, Kevin and Tanya discuss the importance of going back to the basics in a marriage. They share their own experiences and talk about the little things that can make a big difference in a relationship. They emphasize the need for gratitude, serving each other, and understanding each other's love languages. They also mention the 2-2-2 date rule and the importance of communication and spending quality time together.Keywordsmarriage, basics, gratitude, serving, love languages, communication, quality time

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:17 - The Importance of Going Back to the Basics

03:07 - The Significance of Dressing Alike

03:34 - Using Music to Rekindle Feelings

04:59 - Reflecting on Early Relationship Moments

06:24 - Reasons for Going Back to the Basics

07:51 - Creating New Basics in the Relationship

08:21 - The Power of Music in Relationships

09:35 - Memorable Moments and Expressing Love

10:05 - Recognizing the Unique Love in the Relationship

10:35 - Appreciating the Differences in the Relationship 11:34 - The Importance of Making Each Other Feel Special

12:31 - The Difference in Love Experienced

13:24 - The Selfless Love in the Relationship

14:52 - The Importance of Gratitude in Marriage

15:48 - The Act of Serving Each Other

17:44 - Understanding Love Languages

20:38 - Submission and Service in Marriage

23:01 - The 2-2-2 Date Rule

24:28 - Creating Vision Retreats for Couples

25:50 - Tips for Going Back to the Basics

28:09 - Closing Remarks

29:04 - Couples Connect Outro (1).mp4

Kevin and Tanya Locks share their experience with IVF (in vitro fertilization) and the challenges they faced in trying to conceive. Tanya had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), which made it difficult for her to ovulate and get pregnant. They tried various treatments, including clomid and intrauterine insemination, before turning to IVF. They went through multiple rounds of IVF before finally getting pregnant with twins. They emphasize the importance of support, both from each other and from healthcare professionals, during the emotional roller coaster of fertility treatments. They also recommend taking care of mental health and seeking counseling if needed.KeywordsIVF, in vitro fertilization, PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility treatments, support, mental health

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:21 Expectations and Challenges of Starting a Family

06:31 Testing and Treatment Options

08:42 Considering Adoption

11:31 The Emotional Roller Coaster of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

13:28 Navigating Doubts and Fears

20:33 The Decision to Keep Trying

23:25 Realizing the Manifestation of Twins

26:13 The Joy of Pregnancy

29:23 Mixed Feelings and Excitement of Twins

34:08 Premature Birth and Challenges

35:33 Feelings of Guilt and Self-Blame

39:27 Finding Success with IVF

43:17 The Importance of Self-Care

44:14 Surrounding Yourself with Support

45:33 Supporting Your Spouse during IVF

46:30 The Impact of IVF on Their Lives

47:23 Couples Connect Outro (1).mp4